Entries by Jeffrey Ian Ross

Trump, his alleged co-conspirators, and our fascination with Mugshots

Over the past few weeks many people and entities seemed to obsess over the release of former president Donald Trump’s mugshot in connection with his indictment and forthcoming arrest, in connection with charges that the engaged in election fraud, by the Fulton County District Attorney’s (DA) office. The focus on the highly anticipated mugshot, unleashed […]

Distinguishing between vacations and adventures

This summer many people took breaks from their regular routines, hoping to spend their time on a range of activities from relaxing vacations to thrilling adventures. But for many individuals, their experiences did not match what they expected and they ended up frustrated and disappointed. More than likely, part of the reason why this occurs […]

Decoding the Urban Visual Landscape

Cities worldwide vary in numerous, important, and significant ways. For example, some urban environments like Delhi, India have large populations, while others don’t. Some cities, such as Los Angeles have large surface areas while others are more contained in size. One aspect of urban locations that is rarely acknowledged, however, is the notion of the […]

The Damaging Effects of International Perceptions of American Correctional Facilities on the United States

In our interconnected globalized world, no country operates in isolation. That’s why governments and their citizens outside the United States watch what happens within our borders, form impressions, and make decisions that can have both subtle and overt impacts on how they engage with us. One American policy area that’s frequently reviewed is the field […]